Kristian: Saints target CB early in free agency

As free agency is set to open at 3:00pm today the Saints are targeting a defensive back early in the process.

Unrestricted free agent cornerback Brice McCain is on the Saints' radar, and I'm told things could heat up quickly between McCain and the Saints.

McCain was the Houston Texans starting nickel back in 2012. He's been in the league for three seasons. McCain is a bit undersized at 5'9" and 185 pounds, but I'm told he will be off the market fairly quickly.

The Texans selected the Utah product in the 6th round of the 2009 draft. He's played in a 3-4 scheme under Wade Phillips, and the scheme is similar to that of new Saints Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan will use in New Orleans.

McCain has played in 44 games (2 starts) entering his fourth season as a pro.

Our secondary gave up a lot of big plays last season...whoever they sign, hope he can cover wide receivers. That right there should earn him a starting job. Unfortunately, regardless of how good he is, 5'9" is not a good height for a startingcorner.

03/12/2013 12:25PM

Get the HoneyBadger & Alford

Please grab Tyrann matthuiex and Alford from Southeastern louisiana

03/12/2013 7:14PM

honey badger

I think the saints should grab Tyrann too

03/12/2013 11:22PM

honey badger

tyrann matheiu that beast hit harders

03/13/2013 12:41PM

A good corner

The Saints need a very good corner to place opposite Jabari Greer. What's wrong with Aqib Talib,Sean Smith, or Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. This will go a longway to to help NO.

03/13/2013 3:38PM

Bring in Keenan Lewis , honey badger, & laron Landry

These three all all from Louisiana and they all can hit and bring the wood

03/13/2013 5:21PM

Not enough money

The saints unfortunately dnt have the cap space to go out an get the big names like DRC an Aqib Talib